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New CEM, CADC Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma take tour around Kamalanagar town

Kamalanagar, 23 January 2019: In an effort towards a clean Kamalanagar, Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma, CEM, CADC on his third day into office went around Kamalanagar town accompanied by the Deputy Chairman, his colleague MDCs, Executive Secretary, Local Administration Officer and I&PRO to inspect unauthorized sites of dumping ground around the town.

He also visited the slaughter house, bazar building and its surrounding areas. The LAO was instructed to ensure removal of all garbage from all unauthorized dumping sites and take measure to stop further disposal. He wanted all men-power available under LAD to be deployed for maintaining a clean and garbage free Kamalanagar.

“No rubbish should remain littered around in the vegetable market building after every bazar day”, he instructed.

He wanted the LAD to prepare a plan and estimate for construction of a bazar building to replace the dilapidated one standing beside the main bazar building.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma sworn-in as CEM, CADC; promises to work for good and inclusive governance

Kamalanagar, January 21, 2019: Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma was sworn-in today as Chief Executive Member, CADC in the premises of CADC rest house, Kamalanagar amidst huge gathering of people representing different sections of the society. Councilors, officials of CADC and state government, former leaders, NGO representatives attended the programme. Dr K. Beichhua, MoS, i/c Social Welfare, etc., Mizoram came down from Aizawl to witness the swearing-in programme.

On proving majority in the floor test held on 18th January, the Governor appointed Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma the CEM, CADC. Pu N. Chakhai, Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai administered the oath of office and secrecy.

Swearing-in of Shri Rasik Mohan Chakma as CEM, CADC

Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma in his speech expressed happiness over the state government detailing a Minister to witness the programme and termed it as according due dignity to CADC.
“The first priority of my government shall be good and inclusive governance”, Dangu Chakma said. Further elaborating he said, “Towards inclusive governance, signs of development shall find place in all spheres like education, social and economic.”

Attendees at the swearing-in ceremony of Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma

“This government believes in positive change. We are not for vendetta politics. We shall be guided by the precept of Lord Buddha that expounds – ‘Hatred begets hatred; it is by compassion only one wins”.
“This government has a responsibility towards the world Chakma community and shall make effort towards this direction.”

“Demographic nature of Chawngte town comprising of Kamalanagar, Chawngte-P and Chawngte-L lived by different races like Chakma, Bawm, Pang, etc. is cosmopolitan in nature and our government shall work towards inter-community harmony, in promoting mutual respects for each other.”

He concluded his address by re-assuring, “For development and good governance, you are in a safe hand.”

Swearing-in of Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma as CEM, CADC

It is the 3rd term as CEM for Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma. Earlier, he held the office of CEM from 1999 to 2003 and from 2003 to 2008. He has been elected five times as MDC from 1-Borapansury-I Constituency since wining for the first time in 1993.

Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma is the second CEM of this 10th term of CADC who succeeded Dangu Shanti Jiban Chakma by proving majority in a trust vote held on 18th January in an emergency CADC session ordered by the Governor. Dangu Shanti Jiban Chakma remained in office for about nine months since assuming office in May 2018.

Appointment of Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma as CEM, CADC

In exercise of power conferred by sub-rule (2) & (3) of Rule 22 of the CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business etc,) Rules, 2002 read with Para 20 BB of sixth schedule to the constitution of India, the Governor of Mizoram has appointed Dangu Rasik Mohan Chakma, an elected MDC from Borapansury-I constituency and an elected leader of MNF Legislature Party as Chief Executive Member of the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council with effect from 18th January 2019.

The swearing in ceremony of CEM will be conducted by the Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai on Monday at 12:00 PM at the premises of CADC Rest House, Kamalanagar.

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Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, CEM loses trust vote

Opposition led by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma proves majority in the floor test

Kamalanagar, January 18, 2019: In the floor test of Chakma Autonomous District Council conducted today under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai at the behest of the Governor,Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma incumbent Chief Executive Member, CADC lost the trust vote to Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, leader of the opposition.

Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma secured 1(vote) in his favour while 11(eleven) MDCs raised hands in favour of Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma.

The Governor, yesterday, issued a notification calling for conduct of floor test of CADC to end the poltical impasse over claim of majority. The sub-rule (6) of rule 33 of CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc.) Rules 2002 empowers the Governor to summon the Chakma District Council at anytime he deems necessary in the interest of the public.

Earlier, in the recently concluded CADC Winter Session held from 14th to 15th January the opposition MNF removed the CEM and Chairman through no-confidence motion and subsequently, claimed majority to form the new Executive Committee of CADC. On the other hand, the parties in the treasury bench cried foul play and demanded Governor’s intervention.

In order to ascertain the claim of majority by two groups, the Governor ordered for the floor test to be conducted by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai for free and fair transaction of business.

Governor orders for floor test of Chakma Autonomous District Council

Kamalanagar, January 17, 2019: The Governor of Mizoram in a notification issued today ordered for a floor test of Chakma Autonomous District Council to be conducted tomorrow. The floor test will be conducted by the Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District.
The notification has been served to end the political embroglio that has been witnessed since a couple of months.

In the recently concluded CADC Winter Session held from 15th – 16th January the Chairman and Chief Executive Member were removed in succession in two consecutive days through no-confidence motions.

The opposition MNF with 7 MDCs gained in numerical strength with 4 Congress MDCs crossing over to the MNF and the MNF taking advantage of its new position engineered the manoeuvre to remove the Chairman and the CEM. Following the removal of the CEM and thereby the Executive Committee, the MNF Legislature Party comprising of 11 MDCs staked claim to form the new Executive Committee with Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma as CEM.

While the BJP and the Congress in CADC alleged foul play and expressed grievances with the Governor.

The political instability of the CADC started with the resignation of six Executive Members of 10th CADC when the Mizoram Assembly Election held in November was closing in. This was followed by withdrawal of support from the United Legislature Party by seven Congress MDCs. The United Legislature Party was formed between 5 BJP MDCs and 7 Congress MDCs to overcome the fractured manadate of CADC General Election held in April 2018.

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Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, MDC stakes claim to form the Executive Committee in CADC

Kamalanagar, January 16, 2019: In a quick development following the removal of Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma in a no-confidence motion moved in the second sitting of the Winter Session held yesterday the MNF Legislature Party claimed majority to form the new Executive Committee of CADC.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, the leader of the MNF Legislature Party of CADC in a letter addressed to the Secretary, District Council and Minority Affairs Department dated 15/1/2019 claimed majority to form the Executive Committee, CADC.

The letter stated the inaction of the authority to their ealier intimation dated 7/1/2019 regarding claim of majority which compelled them to remove the CEM, CADC, thereby the Executive Committee in a no-confidence motion of CADC Session held on 15/1/2019.

Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma in the letter requested to appoint him the new Chief Executive Member as per appropriate section of rules.

The MNF party has won 8 seats out of 20 in the last CADC General Election held in April 2018 while the Congress and the BJP won 7 and 5 seats respectively. Under the given circumstances with no party gaining clear majority the Congress and the BJP joined hands to form the Executive Committee. In the meantime due to death of a sitting MDC of the MNF the tally for the MNF was reduced to 7. The MNF gained majority when 4 MDCs of the Congress split and joined the MNF party enhancing their tally to 11, just enough for simple majority.

Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma removed in a no-confidence motion

No confidence motion against Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, CEM, CADC

Kamalanagar, January 15, 2019: Hard on the heels of removal of Dg. Buddhalila Chakma from the office of the Chairman, Chakma Autonomous District Council, the Winter Session of 10^th Chakma Autonomous District Council in its second sitting held today removed incumbent Chief Executive Member, CADC Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma in a no-confidence motion moved by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, MDC.

With the removal of the Chief Executive Member, the Executive Committee, Chakma Autonomous District Council stand dissolved.

The motion was sustained with 10 members voting in favour and 1 against. 7 members remained absent including the CEM against whom the motion was moved.

The Session was presided over by Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, Deputy Chairman in the absence of the Chairman due to his removal a day earlier in the first sitting.

The motion of no-confidence was moved by Dg. Rasik Mohan Chakma, leader of the opposition in the first half of the sitting and the Deputy Chairman applying sub-rule 2 of Rule 84 adjourned the session until 2 pm to take up the motion. The motion was discussed and upheld with a majority vote.

The development is a fallout caused following 4 MDCs of the Congress party out of 7, splitting and joining the MNF party enhancing its strength to 11, just enough for a clear majority in the 20 members strength house.

Dg. Shanti Jiban Chakma, MDC, who was elected with BJP ticket was installed CEM, CADC on 2nd May 2018.

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CADC winter session passes no-confidence motion against Chairman, CADC Dg. Buddhalila Chakma

Kamalanagar, January 14, 2019: The Winter Session of 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council which started today passed a no-confidence motion against the incumbent Chairman, CADC Dg. Buddhalila Chakma. The motion was passed in the 20 members strength house (1 MDC still to be re-elected after expiry of the incumbent) with 10 members voting in favour and 1 member against, while 7 members absenting themselves including the Chairman against whom the motion was moved.

The development came about with 4 Congress MDCs splitting away earlier and joining the MNF party and enhancing the strength of MNF MDCs from 7 to 11.

As per sub-rule 1 of Rule 86 of CADC (Constitution, Conduct of Business, etc) Rule 2002 the Deputy Chairman, Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma presided over the Session. The motion seeking removal of the Chairman was submitted by Dg. Amit Kumar Chakma, MDC. In the first half of the sitting the Deputy Chairman sought the leave of the session for the motion and was granted. In the second half the motion was moved and passed by a vote of 10 by 1 with 7 members making themselves absent.
The Second sitting of the Winter Session will continue the next day.

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Parva finally has a motorable bridge across river Toijong

Kamalanagar, January 11, 2019: Parva a remote strategic village of Chakma Autonomous District Council close to the border of Myanmar and Bangladesh finally got a motorable bridge across river Toijong connecting Parva-II and Parva-III with Parva-I and Parva-IV. The bridge is a culmination of effort intiated by Dr. Arun T. former Deputy Commissioner, Lawngtlai District and carried forward by his successor Pu. N. Chakkhai, incumbent DC, Lawngtlai. .

Way back in 2017 Dr. Arun T. after being posted as Deputy Commissioner of Lawngtlai District received report of how the people of Parva-I and Parva-IV remain cut off during the rainy season for want of a permanent bridge. This motivated him to work a bridge across the river.

He roped in NABARD for fund provision and Rs. 5 lakh was sanctioned for a motorable bridge under Rural Infrastructure Promotion Fund.

In the meant time the bailey bridge across river Hawrong on the way from Lawngtlai to Diltlang was being replaced by newly constructed concrete bridge. Dr. Arun T. taking the bailey bridge a preferred option than a simple motorable bridge requested the BRO officials to dismantle the redundant bailey bridge and reuse the materials for construction of the bridge across river Toijong at Parva. The BRO cooperated with the proposal and built the bridge.

Newly constructed bridge at Parva across the river Toijong

The Rs.5 Lakh sanctinoed by NABARD was utilised in construction of the foundation on both side of the bridge. Pu. N. Chakkhai also supplemented with some fund out of Disaster Management to get the bridge completed finally.

The bridge is significant because of its strategic location at a village near the trijunction of Indo-Bangla-Myanmar border. It will also facilitate easy movement of security forces like the BSF and the Assam Riffle who have bases at Parva.

The bridge will help the villagers cross from one part of their village to the other

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, MDC elected Deputy Chairman, CADC

Kamalanagar, January 11, 2019: Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma, MDC, Chakma Autonomous District Council was elected uncontested as Deputy Chairman, CADC. The election was conducted in an emergency session held today.

Earlier, yesterday nomination was filed by Dg. Onish Moy Chakma, MDC besides Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma. However, Dg. Onish Moy Chakma withdrew his nomination leaving Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma as the lone contestant.

Dg. Durjya Dhan Chakma was elected to the 10th Chakma Autonomous District Council in the MDC General Election held in April 2018. He contested from 5-Kamalanagar North MDC Constituency under sponsorship of the MNF party.

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